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Drama. Action. Thriller Cidade de Deus (City of God) is a housing project built in the 1960's that--in the early 80's--became one of the most dangerous places in Rio de Janeiro. The tale tells the stories of many characters whose lives sometimes intersect. However, all is seen through the eyes of a singular narrator: Busca-Pé, a poor black youth too frail and scared to become an outlaw but also to smart to be content with underpaid, menial jobs. He grows up in ... [+]
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April 26, 2008
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Divertida, especialmente por las continuas escenas violentas con dosis de humor. Sobrevalorada. Se puede ver y echarte unas risas con ella, pero es alucinante e injusto que tenga un a nota tan alta.
No hay crítica social, todo lo contrario. Presenta como coprotagonistas a auténticos hijos de puta que lo único que buscan es su beneficio personal a costa del sufrimiento y la muerte de otros. Y la peli nos hace empatizar y lo peor, simpatizar con personajes de esa ralea.
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